Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 35-6-8 - Emergency Procedure8.1. Should an abandoned well develop a condition which is dangerous to human health, property, or the environment, the chief shall be notified immediately. The operator shall immediately take any reasonable remedial action necessary to protect life and property. If no operator is known or can be located, then the Office of Oil and Gas shall conduct an engineering evaluation, and if in the judgment of the chief the abandoned well poses a dangerous condition as described above, the chief shall be authorized to take whatever action is deemed appropriate to abate the emergency.